Mark Your Calendars: October 7th Is Prime Day!

Amazon is set to launch its much-anticipated fall Prime Big Deal Days from 12:01 AM PT on Tuesday, October 7th, to 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, October 8th. Brace yourself for jaw-dropping discounts across a multitude of categories, including gadgets that are Verge-approved.

Quick Deals Galore Before Black Friday!

Though this year’s event is shorter than the four-day Prime Day in July, it’s packed with incredible savings just in time for the festive shopping season. The last Prime Day unveiled spectacular price cuts on fan-favorite items like the iPad Air and AirPods 4. This October, we can expect nothing less than stellar deals on top brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Beats, in addition to Amazon’s own devices.

Sizzling Early Deals Are Here!

Can’t wait until October? You’re in luck! Amazon has rolled out early discounts starting now! Snag up to 50% off on select Amazon devices like the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet, Kindle Kids, and the Echo Dot Kids bundle. Other exciting offers include markdowns on the Kindle Paperwhite Essentials bundle, the Luna Wireless Controller, and the Ring Battery Doorbell paired with a Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera. Plus, eligible Prime members can score three months of Kindle Unlimited for FREE!

Shop Smart: Alternatives to Amazon Prime Day!

While Prime Day deals are exclusive to Prime members, don’t fret! Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and others are known to offer comparable discounts, so you won’t be short of shopping options. Prime membership is just $14.99 per month or $139 annually, but hold on—younger shoppers aged 18 to 24 can enjoy a six-month subscription for free, renewing afterward for just $7.49 a month.

A Global Event Spanning Continents!

The Prime Big Deal Days aren’t just happening in the US; they’re going global! Shoppers in the UK, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Spain, and Sweden can all get in on the action. For the first time, Colombia, Ireland, and Mexico are also joining the fun!

New Gadgets Coming Soon!

Before the Big Deal Days get underway, don’t miss Amazon’s fall hardware event on September 30th. This annual showcase is known for unveiling exciting new products including Echo smart speakers and Fire TV devices. It’s likely we’ll see some of this hot new tech discounted during the pre-Black Friday sale!